TG4 has confirmed that it will broadcast a documentary tonight on last year's tragedy in Creeslough, Co Donegal, after it had "carefully considered all of ...
The broadcaster said that the programme does not report anything about the victims "other than what has already been reported publicly in the direct aftermath of the tragedy". [requested that the programme not be broadcast](https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2023/0207/1354294-creeslough-documentary/). TG4 has confirmed that it will broadcast a documentary tonight on last year's tragedy in Creeslough, Co Donegal, after it had "carefully considered all of the important and sensitive issues raised".
TG4 has announced it will proceed to air a documentary on the Creeslough tragedy this evening. A number of families of those killed in the explosion have ...
The programme does not report anything about the victims other than what has already been reported publicly in the direct aftermath of the tragedy.” “Some of those who took part did so with the knowledge of some of those who lost loved ones. The documentary is about the ordinary people who assisted in the rescue at the scene before emergency services arrived.
The father of one of the ten victims has questioned the timing of the documentary, which is due to air tonight.
I don’t want to get into that space.” “If I was going to do a documentary about somebody, I would be looking for their consent. We’re not looking to put this on a shelf to gather dust,” said Harper. “We just feel that this is far too soon, far too early, it’s far too raw for the families,” said Harper. I’m taking nothing from this.” “It’s the unknown, it’s the lack of communication. “It contains interviews with some of those who risked their own lives to bring others to safety. I wrote an email to TG4 [and received] no response. “Would 12 months not have been a better time, rather than four months [after the explosion]? “Not to say what can go in it and what can’t,” said Harper, “but to know when it is going to air and what the content of it is going to be. “It’s the timing and the lack of consideration and the lack of communication.” While he said he knew it was “in the pipeline”, he added that he didn’t know that it was “going to be here so quick”.
TG4 say tonight's documentary on the Creeslough tragedy will be aired. In a statement, they say the focus of the programme is ordinary people who assisted ...
The programme does not report anything about the victims other than what has already been reported publicly in the direct aftermath of the tragedy. The documentary is about the ordinary people who assisted in the rescue at the scene before emergency services arrived. In a statement, they say the focus of the programme is ordinary people who assisted at he scene before rescue services arrived, and does not report anything about the victims other than what was reported in the aftermath of the tragedy.
The documentary on the devastating Creeslough explosion, which killed 10 people in October 2022, is due to air on TG4 tonight (Wednesday). A number of the ...
Any place Any time TG4 has confirmed the documentary Iniúchadh TG4 – An Craoslach will air on TG4 tonight.
Some families of those killed in the explosion have objected to the documentary saying it's still 'far too raw'
"My eldest boy and my wife were one of the first on the scene literally minutes after the explosion... It contains interviews with some of those who risked their own lives to bring others to safety. However, he said, "Áine and others will be forced to look at a one-hour documentary revisiting the worst chapter of their existence, and seeing and hearing things for the first time and it’s not acceptable." The father of 14-year-old Creeslough victim Leona Harper has also appealed to TG4 not to air the documentary saying it was still "far too raw". However, a number of families of those killed in the explosion have objected to the documentary as they believe it should not be aired until a full investigation into the blast is carried out. The documentary, Iniúchadh TG4 - An Craoslach, will focus on the people of the area who were the first to respond to the scene of the explosion at an Applegreen service station in Donegal, which killed 10 people in October last year.
A documentary on the Creeslough disaster revealed how locals used their bare hands to dig for survivors.
TG4 announced last night that it would air the documentary as planned after "having carefully considered all of the important and sensitive issues raised with us." "It contains interviews with some of those who risked their own lives to bring others to safety. It was a Friday, and the place was very busy. He then went back inside to help others trapped in the rubble. “I am not able to sleep, and I have nightmares. “It was like a scene from a horror movie.
The Irish language broadcaster this afternoon considered their options after appeals to not air a documentary on the tragedy in Creeslough that saw 10 ...
This website uses 'cookies' to give you the best, most relevant experience. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at www.presscouncil.ie, Lo-call 1800 208 080 or email: [email protected]. Ten people lost their lives in the disaster last October. The programme does not report anything about the victims other than what has already been reported publicly in the direct aftermath of the tragedy.” Keep up to date with the latest news from Finn Valley area - Donegal Live Donegal Now Donegal Democrat Donegal Post Donegal Peoples Press Finn Valley Inishowen Keep up to date with the latest news from Inishowen - Donegal Live Donegal Now Donegal Democrat Donegal Post Donegal Peoples Press Finn Valley
Flanagan compared the actions of TG4 to how a UK tabloid might treat the family of a victim in a tragic news story.
"They speak compassionately and sensitively about the roles they played helping others in the face of great adversity. [sign up to our bi-weekly newsletter](https://www.buzz.ie/news/climate-newsletter-environment-energy-biodiversity-27086905) [READ NEXT - The environmental wins and losses of 2022](https://www.buzz.ie/news/irish-news/environment-climate-change-ireland-2022-28447804) [READ NEXT - The top political stories in Ireland in 2022](https://www.buzz.ie/news/politics/politics-ireland-2022-main-events-28853157) TG4 said in a statement that Iniúchadh TG4 - An Craoslach focus is "to shine a light on the people of the area who assisted in the rescue at the scene of the explosion. Flanagan said the scheduled broadcast was "very disappointing" and compared the actions of TG4 to how a UK tabloid might treat the family of a victim in a tragic news story. Killian Flanagan said that he agreed that the community and first responders that are involved in the documentary are heroes. The family of victims of the